MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 12, 2014
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Mayor Frank J. DeMento
Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty
Trustee Jennifer Noone
Trustee Patrick M. Hance
Trustee John Lippmann
Robert Morici, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES for the meeting of October 8, 2014 was approved by all with corrections.
CLAIMS for October/November were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $105,221.01. After review, the Board approved all for payment.
JUSTICE REPORT for October, 2014 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $11,474.00.
634 PARK AVENUE
Mrs. Lee appeared before the Board concerning the replacement of the stone on her house. Trustee Hance requested that before she places the stone on her house, a representative from the Board will inspect it to ensure that it is the correct stone. Trustee Hance instructed the Village Clerk to send a letter to Mrs. Lee of this requirement.
5 STRICKLAND - HEDGES
Mr. Gilbreth appeared before the Board to request permission to plant trees along Park Avenue. This is to keep her children safe. Deputy Haggerty wants to make sure that the trees are not in the Village right-of-way. The Board will have the building inspector review the final survey and the placement of the trees and report back to Mr. Gilbreth.
324 PARK AVENUE - FENCE
Mrs. Najarian appeared before the Board to request permission to maintain the fence that was installed without a permit in her rear yard. The Board requested that she first obtain a survey to ensure that the fence is on her property. Once she has this, she can return to the Board for a decision.
10 STUART PLACE - ROOF
Mr. Paul Becker appeared before the Board to request that he be allowed to change his roof from slate to shingles. Mr. Becker stated that he should not be forced to have slate and discussed his reasons why and referenced Local Law 87-3. Deputy Haggerty said that the Village attorney will review the local law as well as any other pertinent laws and the Board will be in contact with Mr. Becker.
37 STUART – RETAINING WALL
Mr. Kim requested permission to legalize the retaining wall on his property. When he bought the house a year ago, he was unware that the retaining wall did not have a permit. The Deputy stated since this was a last minute addition to the agenda, the Board will review and follow up with Mr. Kim.
INTRODUCTION LOCAL LAW #7 – 2014
The Village Attorney presented to the Board the draft of Local law #7 –2014 “Amending Fees By Adding Driver Responsibility Fee.” The Board discussed the proposed local law and it was moved by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty to hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting such local law on December 10, 2014 at 7:30pm, seconded by Trustee Hance and unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty that the adoption of the proposed local law under SEQRA will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and that the Board make a negative declaration under SEQRA, was seconded by Trustee Hance, and unanimously carried. A copy is available at the Village Hall.
The Clerk is directed to provide notice of this public hearing as required, and to forward copies of the proposed local law and SEQRA determination to the Nassau County Planning Commission as required by §239-m of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
INTRODUCTION LOCAL LAW #8 – 2014
The Village Attorney presented to the Board the draft of Local law #8- 2014 a new local law entitled “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-C.” The Board discussed the proposed local law and it was moved by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty to hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting such local law on December 10, 2014 at 7:30pm, seconded by Trustee Hance and unanimously carried that a public hearing would be scheduled for December 10, 2014 at 7:30 pm on the Local Law #8 -2014.
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty that the adoption of the proposed local law under SEQRA will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and that the Board make a negative declaration under SEQRA, was seconded by Trustee Hance and unanimously carried. A copy is available at the Village Hall.
The Clerk is directed to provide notice of this public hearing as required, and to forward copies of the proposed local law and SEQRA determination to the Nassau County Planning Commission as required by §239-m of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
SCHOOL PARKING
Trustee Noone explained that the new school parking signs were in place on Revere, Abbey, Hunt & Remington. There have been very few complaints. Once we see how the parking situation is doing, some of the signs will be removed or moved to another location.
SPEED SIGNS
Trustee Lippman advised the Board that Port Washington North’s engineer, Steve Kaplan, has been able to locate and loan the Village a speed sign. The Village is looking into purchasing up to three speed signs at approximately $5,000 per sign.
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Road improvements will hopefully begin in the Spring. The Village Engineers have indicated that Inness Place is one of the worst roads, but the Village has to review the funds before any roadwork can commence. Also for the next meeting, the Board will be looking into a bond counsel to review the village’s present Public Improvement Bond. The purpose is to lower the Villages’ debt service and obtain a bond with lower interest rates.
MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE – ZONING MEETING
Village Attorney advised the Board by proposing the attached resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees on November 12, 2014, addresses the matter of the planned construction project of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, of an elevated water storage tank and communications facility, within the boundaries of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees has referred the matter to the Board of Zoning and Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, to conduct a hearing evaluating the jurisdictions of the Village with regard to the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District’s Munsey Park Tower Project, taking into consideration the factors as stated in the matter of County of Monroe v. City of Rochester.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, has requested that the BZA, render a decision concerning the jurisdiction of the Village with regard to the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District’s Munsey Park Tower Project
Motion made by Trustee Lippman, seconded by Trustee Noone, to refer this matter to the Board of Appeals and approved by all.
The Village Clerk was requested to schedule a date as soon as possible.
Motion to go into executive section made by Trustee Lippmann, seconded by Trustee Noone and confirmed by all.
__________________________ __________________________ Sean Haggerty Barbara C. Miller
Deputy Mayor Village Clerk/Treasurer